A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in May caused substantial damage. The Royal Kona Coffee Company Center closed indefinitely due to this damage. Four employees were laid off from the Captain Cook location. The business continues to operate, but its in-person visitor center is closed. Resumption of visitor center operations remains uncertain.
Captain Cook, Hawaii
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